About the Niagara Health System

Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

The Niagara Health System Board of Trustees is comprised of volunteers who live and work in communities across the region. Their leadership and efforts ensure that Niagara’s healthcare system meets the needs of its residents. Our Board of Trustees for 2008-09 is listed below.

Jean Armitage
Patricia Balasiuk
Stephen Butz, Vice Chair
Bruce Caughill
Carman Dix
Helen Eggleton
Doug Frazer
Dr. Joanna Hope, Interim Chief of Staff
Steve Hudson
Paul Leon
Dragan Matovic
Joe McCollum
Flo Paladino
Steven Pillar
Anthony Pylypuk
Dr. Ken Reddy, President, Medical Staff Association
Mark Sherk
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and CEO, Secretary to the Board
Alan Simpson
Betty-Lou Souter, Board Chair
Mary Turner, Vice Chair
Dr. Joseph Vedova, Vice President, Medical Staff Association

Our Vision
Together in Excellence – Leaders in Healthcare

Our Mission
Working within an integrated system for a healthier Niagara. Building on the contributions of our founding hospitals:

• We provide equitable and timely access for people throughout Niagara to a
  wide range of patient-focused care and services;
• We provide a full continuum of care through partnerships with other health and social service providers within and beyond Niagara;
• We enhance community well-being and healthcare delivery through promotion, education and research;
• We commit to innovation and continu us quality improvement in health services to meet our changing healthcare needs.

Success Factors

Focus on those we server

Bring out the best in each other

Build strong and successful relationships

Create a better way

Use our resources wisely

Our Values
Compassion, Professionalism, Respect